Sr. Selection Research Analyst

The Senior Analyst will evaluate the psychometric properties, benefits, and risks of these new tools in order to aid admissions and selections. Specific tools and methods might include: SJTs, video interviews, and biodata, big data analyses, validation studies, conducting job and needs analyses, and evaluating current processes. The Senior Analyst will contribute to decisions about research methodology, psychometrics, and analytic approaches. Acting as a project team lead, the senior analyst will manage project timelines, focus, compliance, budgets, and metrics for success.

Handling secure data, the incumbent will contribute to a broad range of work and will build a variety of partnerships to accomplish goals. Some of these collaborations include: working with medical schools, residency programs, AAMC staff from multiple clusters, AAMC researchers, vendors, constituent partners, and members of the Technical Advisory Committee. With a particular focus on analytics, the Senior Analyst will be responsible for pulling, cleaning, and managing data from AAMC's data warehouse. Using complex statistical approaches, s/he will efficiently and accurately analyze data and create reports and displays describing study results for medical schools and residency programs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the field of Industrial-Organizational Psychology or a related field with an emphasis on personnel selection, psychometrics, and validation is required; Doctoral degree is preferred.

• At least 1-4 years of work experience; 3-4 years of work experience is preferred.

• Intermediate knowledge of personnel selection, validation research, research design, statistics, and psychometrics.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft office suite, Windows, and database environments; Advanced SPSS or SAS or R experience.

• Experience managing large projects, complex business processes, and vendors preferred; proven ability to manage project timelines, escalate issues appropriately, and identify sources of problems and recommend solutions.

• Strict observation of AAMC policies regarding confidentiality of information and personally identifiable information; Able to work in a consensus-based decision-making environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities; foster relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders; demonstrates maturity, tact, and sound judgment in dealing with AAMC staff and constituents.

• Ability to prioritize multiple, critical tasks while maintaining a high level of service, attention to detail, and a strict schedule.

Remote Work Eligibility

Compensation Grade Range

Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors may include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training, as well as internal equity, market, and business considerations.

If a bachelor's degree is required, related work experience may be substituted in some positions. One year of college course work at an accredited institution is equivalent to one year of related work experience.

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The AAMC is committed to the policy of an equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other personnel practices. The AAMC will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, past or current military service, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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